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Q. My rat is making a noise when she is sniffing. She seems ok is eating and drinking and grooming herself. She is full of life running everywhere.

A. Rats do often suffer with respiratory problems. If it continues for more than a day or she shows any other symptoms then have her checked by your vet straight away. Little animals can go downhill very quickly and treatment is a lot more successful the sooner the problem is treated.

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